Los Angeles broke out of a recent slump on Monday night in Denver, Colorado, as the Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 11‑5 at Coors Field. The win was sparked by two home runs from star slugger Shohei Ohtani and a solid outing from pitcher Blake Snell.

Key offensive highlights

Max Muncy added a three‑run blast that traveled an estimated 461 feet, extending the Dodgers’ lead to 5‑0 in the third inning. Ohtani followed with a solo homer in the fifth and a two‑run shot in the sixth, finishing 4‑for‑5 at the plate. The Japanese phenom has now hit safely in 21 straight games at Coors Field, compiling nine homers, 24 RBIs and a .413 batting average during that stretch.

Pitching performance

Blake Snell, returning from elbow surgery, struck out five batters over six innings, allowing just two hits and one run. He entered the game with a 27‑inning scoreless streak against the Rockies, which ended in the third when Colorado scored on three walks and a fielder’s choice. Colorado starter Tomoyuki Sugano (12‑6) lasted five innings, giving up six runs. The right‑hander has struggled against Ohtani, who went 2‑for‑3 with a homer in their latest matchup.

Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz surrendered three runs in the ninth, while infielder/outfielder Troy Johnston closed the game with a scoreless ninth inning that included a walk and a hit by Tommy Edman.

Looking ahead

Los Angeles will send left‑hander Eric Lauer (6‑1, 3.48 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday, while Colorado will start right‑hander Ryan Feltner (5‑6, 5.59 ERA). The victory marks the Dodgers’ highest run total since a 12‑7 win over San Diego on July 2, and it may signal a turning point after a stretch in which the team lost 11 of 16 games, averaging just 3.4 runs per contest.

Both clubs remain in the middle of a busy summer schedule, and the outcome of this game could influence their positioning as the season heads toward its final stretch.

Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.